Assigning A Switch Name; Where Do You Go Next? - Cisco AP776A - Nexus Converged Network Switch 5020 Configuration Manual

Assigning a Switch Name

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Figure 5-2
Console
connection
in-band
Assigning a Switch Name
Each switch in the fabric requires a unique name. You can assign names to easily identify the switch by
its physical location, its SAN association, or the organization to which it is deployed. The assigned name
is displayed in the command-line prompt. The switch name is limited to 20 alphanumeric characters.
This guide refers to a switch in the Cisco MDS 9000 Family as switch, and it uses the switch# prompt.
Note
To change the name of the switch, follow these steps:
Command
Step 1
switch# config t
Step 2
switch(config)# switchname myswitch1
myswitch1(config)#
Step 3
myswitch1(config)# no switchname
switch(config)#

Where Do You Go Next?

After reviewing the default configuration, you can change it or perform other configuration or
management tasks. The initial setup can only be performed at the CLI. However, you can continue to
configure other software features, or access the switch after initial configuration by using either the CLI
or the Device Manager and Fabric Manager applications.
Cisco MDS 9000 Family CLI Configuration Guide
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Switch Access Options
Out of band
management
subnetwork
Switch 2
mgmt 0
(IP address:
172.16.1.2)
Management LAN
(Ethernet connection)
Router
IP address
172.16.1.1
Telnet or CLI
SSH
GUI
SNMP
Purpose
Enters configuration mode.
Changes the switch name prompt as specified
(myswitch1).
Reverts the switch name prompt to its default (switch#).
Chapter 5 Initial Configuration
IP
network
DNS server
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